martial art
noun
: any of several arts of combat and self-defense (such as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as sport
martial artist
noun
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He was trained in the martial arts.
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The Aussie actor, primarily known for TV’s The Last Ship, is a martial arts icon.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Supporters say the indoor Seminole complex would not only host sports — such as basketball, volleyball, martial arts and gymnastics — but musical events, theatrical performances and school graduations.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
My passion for Chinese culture and language began with studying the martial arts at the age of 7 and the Mandarin language at 11.
—Logan Spinner, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Weight lifting plays a clutch role to complement her martial arts.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 13 Feb. 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Supporters say the indoor Seminole complex would not only host sports — such as basketball, volleyball, martial arts and gymnastics — but musical events, theatrical performances and school graduations.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
My passion for Chinese culture and language began with studying the martial arts at the age of 7 and the Mandarin language at 11.
—Logan Spinner, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Weight lifting plays a clutch role to complement her martial arts.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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